Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Guildford West, accounting for 17% (296 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 107 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Guildford West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Guildford West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Guildford West, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
202
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
202
11.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
295
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
295
16.9%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
240
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
240
13.8%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
187
10.7%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
296
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
296
17.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
116
6.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
181
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
181
10.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
166
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
166
9.5%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
63
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
63
3.6%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+10
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+20
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-107
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+11
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-47
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-41
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-21
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Guildford West. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 202 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 192 | 10.0% | 8.9% | +10 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 295 | 16.9% | 23.7% | 275 | 14.3% | 18.9% | +20 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 240 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 347 | 18.0% | 15.4% | -107 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 187 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 176 | 9.1% | 9.7% | +11 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 296 | 17.0% | 14.0% | 343 | 17.8% | 14.2% | -47 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 116 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 157 | 8.1% | 9.3% | -41 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 181 | 10.4% | 8.6% | 202 | 10.5% | 8.4% | -21 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 166 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 179 | 9.3% | 12.1% | -13 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 63 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 48 | 2.5% | 2.9% | +15 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,745 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,928 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -183 | 0.0pp |